Colombian Plantation, Arts, and Culture

Discovery Tours • Bogotá, Colombia

Escape Kit

Flights from MIA to Bogotá, Bogotá to Pereira, Pereira to Cartagena, and Cartagena to MIA

A Two-Night Stay at the Hotel de la Opera in Bogotá, a Two-Night Stay at the La Hacienda San Jose in Pereira, and a Two-Night Stay at the UrbanRoyal Puerta del Reloj in Cartagena

Six Breakfasts, Four Lunches, Five Dinners

Bottled Water During Excursions; Water, Coffee, and Tea with Meals; Beer and Wine with Dinner

English-Speaking Tour Manager Throughout

Sightseeing and Entrance Fees per Itinerary

Luggage Handling for One Bag per Person

All Rates are per Person Based on Double Occupancy (See Fine Print)

Colombia is having its day in the sun. And not just because it sits square on top of the equator. Besides being named the number-two reader-recommended travel destination in The New York Times in 2010 (that's old news), it was also among National Geographic Traveler's Best Trips of 2012. And for good reason: From the resurgence of the historic Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá; to the coffee plantations of Pereira, considered among the best in the world; to the dreamlike colonial town of Cartagena, which inspired some of author Gabriel Garcia Marquez's trademark magical realism, this culturally rich country of 46 million is the hottest destination of 2013.

Your Escape, courtesy of Discovery Tours, begins in the capital city of Bogotá, known as the "Athens of South America" for its many libraries and universities. With a small group of 10 to 18 others, you'll stay at the Hotel de la Opera, comprising two 19th-century houses where the bodyguards of Simon Bolivar stayed while protecting their president. The next day you'll visit the Palo Quemao market with a Colombian-food expert, and explore the historic Candelaria neighborhood while browsing a variety of markets. The day ends at with tejo, a disc-throwing competition of pre-Columbian origin, second only to soccer in popularity.

The following day you'll fly to Pereira, where some of the world's best coffee is produced. You'll visit a coffee hacienda, learn about the growing and harvesting process, and, of course, taste the famously rich product. Then it's off to the Botanical and Butterfly Gardens, where you'll discover thousands of species of plants and hundreds of species of insects. You'll wake up the next morning at the Hacienda San Jose and start out for the countryside to explore a rural town that time forgot.

The following day you'll fly to Cartagena, a well-preserved 500-year-old city on the Caribbean coast. There, you'll visit a number of historical sites, attend a talk about Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and climb a hill overlooking the city. The next day you're headed to La Boquilla, a fishing village near Cartagena, where you'll watch the fisherman at work and indulge in a fresh-off-the-line lunch with locals right there on the beach. After a farewell dinner that evening, it's off to bed at the UrbanRoyal Puerta del Reloj. In the morning, it's adios mi querida Colombia and back to the United States.

• $1,999 for departures on May 25 and October 12
• $2,199 for departures on May 11, June 22, September 14, September 28, November 9, and December 7

"Colombia is a country of startling contrasts, from dense Amazonian jungle, spectacular tropical beaches and snow-capped Andean mountain ranges to Bogotá's fast-growing metropolis and the immaculate colonial architecture of Mompós."

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the fine print

Vouchers cannot be combined to extend stay

Reservations required and subject to availability; must be made by January 23, 2013

Not valid on group or existing reservations

Voucher is valid for one person only

When purchasing and gifting vouchers please list name as it is listed on their passport

Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Each of two guests must purchase an Escape and arrange to stay together at the hotel. Single occupancy requires an additional fee of $700

Package penalties include airfare, except when Instant Purchase Airfare is purchased. Instant Purchase Airfares are always subject to 100% penalty in which case only the remaining land package (or other airfares) will be subject to the penalties below

Voucher includes two-night stay at the Hotel de la Opera in Bogotá, a two-night stay at the La Hacienda San Jose in Pereira, and a two-night stay at the UrbanRoyal Puerta del Reloj in Cartagena, six breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners, bottled water during excursions; water, coffee, and tea with meals; beer and wine with dinner, an English-speaking Tour Manager throughout, sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary, luggage handling for one bag per person

Voucher does not include gratuities, insurance, meals not indicated in the itinerary, other personal expenses, passport and visa fees

Tour groups are small with 10-18 passengers

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; minimum age for children on escorted or guided tours is 13

Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters may not be taken aboard motor coaches, nor are these devices suitable for touring. These devices may be utilized in public spaces such as airports, however may not be used while sightseeing

Groups of 4 or less will be cancelled

All deal components must be redeemed during one stay

The deal is valid only for date range purchased and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates

PROMOTIONAL VALUE VALID ONLY FOR THE DATE RANGE SELECTED AT TIME OF PURCHASE

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Colombia is having its day in the sun. And not just because it sits square on top of the equator. Besides being named the number-two reader-recommended travel destination in The New York Times in 2010 (that's old news), it was also among National ...